Is there a way to get the sides to lock into place? The sides collapse into the fold up storage position, and it leans so the bottom is usually at an angle instead of sitting flat. So far the seat seems uncomfortable for my poodle/chihuahua mix. Any...
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I've been using this seat for about 5 years now and have never had these issues. Mine sits much like the pic.....with 6 pound yorkie to boot! I've never had the sides fold in....it stays in this open position all the time, even when we take it off the seat & throw it into the backseat when not in use. I can actually attached mine to the seat & position it straighter than in stock photo. Hope you are able to resolve your issues....it really is a great booster seat!
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Good afternoon, that seat enters precione it seems strange not quite understand because they can not adjust. should read the instructions for better advice.anything let me know for how it went. thank you
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my daughter has lifted up the cover and ripped out parts of the butt padding. so, with chunks of it gone and it not lined up properly, i can feel why she is complaining that it is uncomfortable. her problem is of her own doing, though. perhaps the padding has shifted in your friend's seat and needs to be lined up again. that is my lone complaint with this seat-- the clips that hold the cover down in front detach so easily. the butt padding easily gets shifted. otherwise, i feel like this seat is the holy grail of seats. we have the new version, though.
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When fully inverted it clicks into place and I can do sit ups in it. Theres also a strap but I don't really think it "LOCKS" solid , just kind of clicks into an inverted position. Email me at ggolds5@aol.com. Ill tell you more.
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I came looking for help for the same issue. Is the seat supposed to be able to tilt forward but not side to side? It makes sense that way, but I have to ask, lol. It makes sense to be able to tilt the sit to adjust to the way you're riding. For example, if you lean forward in a racing position, you may want to be able to tilt the seat down a little bit...
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You have to work it slowly like I'm sure youve already tried. I Even slightly bent in a small bit of the side to get it to at least start. Then wiggle it around in a circle til it finally seats. Its a pain in the Butt. Sorry no great secret way.
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You can fold the seats down but it won't contain the dog when used like that. Hope this answers your question.
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For me, when you bring up the back of the sofa, creating the seat, I wait for 2 clicks. If you keep going, and it doesn't take much, it will not lock into place. It has to positions it will lock in. Rather straight and one that is slightly leaning. If you hear the second click, and it doesn't lock, and you know you didn't go to far, I would say it's defective. Hope that helps.
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That only happened occasionally when my daughter fell asleep. Make sure if he is rear facing that before install you have reclined the seat all the way. Another thing we did to prevent this was adjust the height so that the head piece was more level with her head/ears; this actually seems to have fixed the problem with her head flopping forward because she can rest it to the side better.
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The tilt mechanism can sometimes be stuck, if you examine the bar that goes into the "pneumatic pump area", you'll see it crosses over to the left side to lock the seat... If it isn't engaging, try some WD-40 or tilt chair forward and try in a slightly forward tilt position, and it should engage
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It's pretty stiff and I'm sure it should be that way as you don't want it to collapse! There are metal pieces where the seat and 'legs' come together. You squeeze to bring those pieces together. Be tough about it but beware it can pinch you. Once you get it you'll understand but the first time is quizzical! It's a great investment! Enjoy!
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Ours stands up fine and we have 2 mini dachshunds going in and out of it and even had a German Shepherd laying on top of it when she visits. She is old and don't think she realized she could go into it or didn't feel it was worth the effort for her old bones!
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I wasn't aware of a buckle problem. I have owned this seat for my now 31 lbs 3 year old boy for over a year, and while the buckle between the legs is a little short and I always have to go digging for it when I put him in the seat, it is not too short/tight or uncomfortable while he is in it, and I don't have any problem with buckling/unbuckling it.
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I had the same problem until I figured out you have to make sure both soft straps are around the legs as well as the thin straps are on each side and then tighten it securely. I have 3 dogs and each one has one. Won't go for a walk without them.
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We don't seem to have this problem. Be sure all the packing tape has been removed, and also if you put down the stablelizing bar, that you put it up to close. We just pull up on the seat and push in. Hope you have better luck.
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There is a trick to getting it to fold down. The bars need to be in a certain position and if they don't fall that way then it will not collapse and fold. I'm folding challenged with this crate.
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It is not difficult to do. I have a 4 month old puppy (Blood hound-50lbs). Even when it is secure, the side is flexible. I push the middle seat forward, push the end (opening) out to allow the opening to face me...and let Duke jump up and in. It takes practice, but if your dog is used to riding, it is no different then them jumping in and into a seat. Good Luck!